Psychotherapist

Jewish Family Service of Colorado•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position counsels and advises individuals, groups, families, and/or couples to promote optimum mental and emotional health. Provides mental health treatment and case management services to benefit the client and the community. The Psychotherapist provides outpatient mental health counseling to individuals, groups, families, and/or couples.

Requirements

A master's or doctoral degree in counseling or a related field from a CACREP-accredited program.
Familiarity with the DSM-5 and diagnostic techniques.
Proficiency with Word and experience using electronic health records.
Ability to use email, client information database systems, and patient electronic medical record (EMR) software.
All mental health clinicians must register with CAQH (Council for Affordable Quality Health) within seven days of date of hire.
All unlicensed clinicians must register with the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) prior to the start date and must remain in active status throughout JFS employment.
This position requires a current CPR certification.
Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (proof required), subject to legally required exemptions.

Nice To Haves

Preferred three to five years of experience in individual, group, family, and/or couples' therapy.
Knowledge of Medicaid chart compliance requirements preferred.
License preferred (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD).

Responsibilities

Provides case management services to clients as needed.
Maintains confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
Prepares and maintains all required treatment records and reports according to JFS requirements.
Fills out and maintains client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes within the timeframe set by JFS requirements.
Guides clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
Modifies treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
Collaborates with mental health professionals and other staff members, such as nurse practitioners or psychiatrists, to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
Refers patients, clients, or family members to wrap-around JFS programs, community resources, or specialists as necessary.
Acts as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Learns about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
Maintains a productivity standard as set by the agency.
Attends staff meetings and serves on agency committees.
Other duties as assigned.